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March 28, 2025
Rams’ Depth Shines in 12-6 Victory
Doubles Sweep Secures Cate’s Third League Win Over Dunn The boys tennis team attained its third league win over Dunn 12-6. The Rams singles lineup, composed of Kakeru Hirofuji ‘27, Harry Su ‘25, and James He ‘27, had a serious wrestle with the Earwigs’ substantial opponents. Ultimately, three essential games were won, with Hirofuji ‘27 …
March 28, 2025
Winter All-Tri-Valley League Honors
Congratulations to the Tri-Valley All-League selections from a sensational winter season on the Mesa! Boys Soccer Coach of the Year: Jorge Reynoso Offensive Player of the Year: George ’26 Defensive Player of the Year: Kamil ’26 First Team: Quincy ’26, Dimash ’26, Charlie ’26 Second Team: Nic ’25, Lucas ’25, Sam ’25, Uriel ’25, Alex …
February 21, 2025
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
For more than 100 years, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have identified students with exceptional creative ability. Approximately half a million pieces are submitted each year to be evaluated on their originality, technical skill, and personal voice or vision. There are three honors awarded on the regional level: Gold Key — The very best …
February 21, 2025
This Week in Athletics: Winter CIF Playoff Update
Cate Soccer and Basketball Teams Shine in Playoff Runs: A Season to Remember This year’s athletic seasons for Cate’s Boys Soccer and Basketball teams will be remembered for their thrilling playoff performances, strong teamwork, and inspiring resilience. Both teams made impressive strides, proving they are forces to be reckoned with, despite their playoff runs ending …
February 21, 2025
Head of School’s Notebook – This Must Be The Place
During the Sunset Ceremony this fall, senior Henry Koepp delivered a beautiful and clever speech referencing the Talking Heads lyrics “Home is where I want to be” as he welcomed us all back to the Mesa. Not only is that song one of my personal favorites, but its title This Must Be The Place so …
February 21, 2025
Cate Competes at Ethics Bowl
By Andrew Peng ’26 A team of six students from Ewe Speaks, the Cate speech and debate club, represented Cate at the Regional National High School Ethics Bowl competition in Los Angeles at Chapman University on Saturday, Feb 8. We had a great time competing and collaborating with teams from other schools on addressing various ethical dilemmas. …
February 7, 2025
2025 Dance Convocation
By Colette Chang ’25 and Tori Kim ’27 Journey Through Time was certainly timeless. Featuring pieces that explored decades of dance, this year’s convocation interwove dance history and universal human experiences through flashbacks, time travel, moments in life, and emotions—grief, nostalgia, romance, and sorrow. The journey began with “Solitude” by Michael Szanyi—an introspective piece dealing …
February 7, 2025
Head of School’s Notebook – It’s About Time
Our dancers put on the most remarkable Dance Convocation this week centered on the theme of time and all its dimensions. Like the seasons, the various qualities of time have their own rhythm inviting us into a fuller experience into the cyclical nature of our inner lives. Many cultural and religious traditions speak to the …
January 24, 2025
Head of School’s Notebook
I welcome the opportunity to pause and reflect at the end of the week as it is my strong belief that the story we tell and the meaning we make from our life experiences is what shapes how we see ourselves and the world. Thanks to the tremendous efforts of Multicultural Programming Coordinator Kadeine Peterson, …